A killer in the navy? I’m just trying my best to survive Chapter 049

“Whoosh——”

A massive fleet of warships cut through the waves, sailing on the Grand Line.

Inside the captain’s cabin of a giant warship, smoke billowed.

“Hoo——”

Hawk was sitting behind his desk, a special-issue cigar clamped between his fingers.

On the desk lay a detailed file about G- 3 Branch.

G- 3 Branch, one of the important Marine strongholds in the first half of the Grand Line.

The former branch chief had been promoted, taking some trusted subordinates with him.

“Hmm…”

Hawk’s gaze swept over the troop composition in the file, his brows slightly furrowed.

Besides the veteran soldiers of the original G- 3 Branch, there were also the soldiers under Smoker and Hina, who only recognized their own officers.

Finally, there were his direct subordinates brought from the East Blue’s 16th Branch.

“Too chaotic…”

There was no need to worry about his direct subordinates; their loyalty was unwavering.

But whether the original veteran soldiers of G- 3 Branch and the soldiers under Smoker and Hina would obey orders was uncertain.

Although he could rely on his identity as branch chief to issue forceful commands.

But who could guarantee that they would give their hundred percent when executing missions?

Headquarters had given him such a massive fleet this time; he absolutely could not waste this military power.

He wanted to make the roar of cannons resound throughout Paradise!

Moreover…

Having lived two lives, he knew deeply.

Combining both grace and (might) was the way to manage subordinates.

To earn the trust of these unruly soldiers, one first needed to display overwhelming strength.

So… he would first use absolute power to intimidate everyone, then use real money to win their hearts.

Just like he did at the East Blue’s 16th Branch.

Only then could G- 3 Branch, from top to bottom, echo with his voice alone.

Turning the entire G- 3 Branch into the sharpest blade in his hand.

“In that case… I’ll need a…”

Hawk’s finger slowly traced the document, beginning to search for the most suitable target.

A perfect target that would allow him to immediately establish his authority upon arriving at G- 3.

Soon, his fingertip stopped on a photograph.

The man in the photo was holding two cigars, his eyes unruly.

Hawk looked at the face he had seen once before, a slight curve forming on his lips.

“White Hunter” — Smoker.

A notorious troublemaker in the Marines.

Using him as an example would definitely yield the best results.

“Sorry, Smoker, there’s no better target for establishing authority than you.”

……

East Blue, Cocoyasi Village.

Silver moonlight spilled into the tangerine grove, coating every leaf with a sacred halo.

The sea breeze gently rustled, bringing the fragrance of tangerine blossoms and the salty scent of the sea.

“Ugh——”

Inside the wooden house in the tangerine grove, Nami lay on her bed, wide awake.

Nami (Wano Country Arc)

She opened her beautiful eyes, looking at the moonlight outside the window, her mind filled with thoughts.

Arlong was dead; the huge stone that had weighed on her heart for seven years was finally removed.

After a good cry, she began a new life.

In a blink of an eye, two weeks passed.

Every day, she could eat fresh sea fish brought by Officer Gen.

Every day, she could tend to the tangerine grove with Nojiko.

Every day, she could see the genuine smiles of the villagers.

But for some reason, she always felt an emptiness in her heart…

And then what?

What would she do next?

Suddenly, she felt like a ship that had lost its course, drifting on a vast, bewildered sea.

“Can’t sleep?”

Her sister Nojiko’s gentle voice came from the adjacent bed; she wasn’t asleep either.

Nami turned over to face Nojiko, “Sis, that Marine who killed Arlong… what kind of person is he?”

“Hmm…”

A smile appeared on Nojiko’s face, her eyes sparkling with memories.

A handsome figure in a Marine uniform gradually became clear in her mind.

“Lieutenant Colonel Hawk, he’s a true Marine!”

“And…”

“He’s super handsome!”

“Ugh… who asked if he was handsome!”

Nami grumbled, annoyed, but her cheeks flushed slightly.

She was just curious about the man who was powerful enough to easily destroy Arlong Park; how did her sister get to talking about his appearance?

“Oh my, are you shy?”

Nojiko chuckled, “Our Nami is also reaching the age of curiosity about men, huh?”

“No way!”

Nami buried her head in her pillow, her voice muffled, “I just… I just don’t know what to do next…”

“Nami, Arlong is dead, you’re free.”

Nojiko sat up, looking at her sister’s bewildered face in the moonlight.

“You don’t have to bear anything for the village anymore.”

“Go pursue your own dream, drawing maps of the entire world, right?”

“Maps of the entire world…!”

Nami’s body stiffened abruptly.

Yes, that was her initial, purest dream.

But…

“Go out to sea?”

Her voice was somewhat dry.

As soon as she thought of going out to sea, Arlong’s ferocious fish-face and the brutal figures of pirates involuntarily floated before her eyes.

“Pirates… I hate pirates!”

Nami’s voice carried an undisguised loathing.

“Who said you had to be a pirate to go out to sea?”

Nojiko smiled, “You can be a Marine too!”

“Belle-mère, wasn’t she a Marine?”

Belle-mère, Marine Version

“You could also go see the great benefactor who saved Cocoyasi Village—Lieutenant Colonel Hawk!”

“…”

“!!!”

Marine…

These two words were like a flash of lightning, cutting through the fog in Nami’s mind.

That’s right.

Belle-mère was once a Marine.

If she became a Marine…

She could also go out to sea, to every corner of the world.

A new, bright goal rose in Nami’s heart, dispelling all confusion and emptiness.

“I’ve decided.”

The light of “hope” rekindled in Nami’s eyes.

“Tomorrow, I’ll go to the 16th Branch to check it out!”

She sat up from the bed, her orange hair particularly dazzling in the moonlight, “And see if Lieutenant Colonel Hawk is as handsome as you say!”

“You won’t be disappointed~”

Nojiko turned sideways, propping her head with her elbow, watching her sister with a mischievous smile in her eyes.

“I’m telling you, Lieutenant Colonel Hawk is very manly, and his physique is amazing!”

“What are you talking about?! Nojiko!”

Nami’s cheeks instantly flushed red; she grabbed a pillow and threw it over.

“I’m not going to see if he’s handsome! I’m going to… I’m going to do something important!”

“Hehe~”

Nojiko easily caught the pillow, laughing even more happily.

“Yes, yes, yes, seeing a handsome guy is also doing something important…”

“You’re still talking!”

The sisters’ playful laughter filled the quiet night, making it exceptionally warm.

The next morning, at the 16th Branch.

“Hmm…?”

The new chief of the 16th Branch raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at the graceful orange-haired woman standing before him.

His gaze shifted from Nami to the file in his hand.

Nami, adopted daughter of retired Marine—Belle-mère.

Once forced to join the Arlong Pirates to protect the entire Cocoyasi Village.

Not long ago, the Arlong Pirates were annihilated by Rear Admiral Hawk, with no survivors.

Now, she was applying to join the Marines, wanting to be transferred under Rear Admiral Hawk’s command.

“So…”

A ripple stirred in the colonel’s heart.

So, this was the result of Rear Admiral Hawk’s “Justice of Slaughter”…

Not just the demise of evil…

But also people like this girl, who regained new life and hope!

“Nami.”

The Headquarters Colonel retracted his thoughts and made a decisive decision, “Your situation has already been filed at the branch.”

“I can handle your Marine enlistment procedures here.”

“Then, you can choose to join the 16th Branch, which is close to Cocoyasi Village, making it convenient for you to visit your family.”

“Or you can wait for the next ship heading to G- 3 Branch.”

Nami bowed slightly, expressing her gratitude, “Colonel, thank you for your kindness.”

“However, escort is not necessary.”

“Just give me a Permanent Pose for G- 3 Branch.”

“Because…”

She straightened her chest, her voice clear and firm.

“I am a navigator!”

“A genius navigator!”

Nami

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Is there a sir who can knock out the reviewer?

Now, any photo that shows legs or cleavage is returned.